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More US troops possible in Syria: Pentagon chief
More US troops could "absolutely" be deployed to Syria if Washington identifies more "capable local forces" as…
Iran summons Saudi envoy over execution of Iranians
Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency is reporting the country's Foreign Ministry has summoned Saudi Arabia's top…
US, Coalition conduct 20 air strikes in Iraq, Syria
US and coalition warplanes carried out 20 air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria Friday,…
Germany government says no plans to limit Syrians’ asylum rights
The German government assured Friday there had been no changes to its refugee policy for Syrians, following the…
Erdogan seeks new constitution to strenghten his authority
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called Wednesday for a new constitution that would give him greater powers,…
Russia says Syria ‘opposition’ guided warplanes to bombing targets
Russian jets bombed 24 targets in Syria Tuesday using coordinates supplied by "opposition representatives" -- the…
U.S., Russian aircraft conduct safety test in skies over Syria
A U.S. fighter aircraft and a Russian fighter aircraft conducted a communication test in skies over south central…
Lebanese authorities charge Saudi prince with drug smuggling: Sources, agency
Lebanese judicial authorities charged a Saudi prince and nine other people with drug smuggling via Beirut airport,…
Iran’s Rouhani urges end to Saudi ‘intrusions’ in Mideast
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani called Monday on Saudi Arabia to end what he called the kingdom's "intrusions" in…
Turkish lira surges after Erdogan party election win
The Turkish lira surged against the US dollar on Monday after President's Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Justice and…